To sign 'gross', form an open, slightly clawed '5' handshape with your dominant hand. Place your hand on your chest and move it in a circular motion. Be sure to include a facial expression of disgust, such as wrinkling your nose, to clearly convey the meaning.
Point to the bug (or sign 'bug'), and then sign 'gross' while using a strong facial expression of disgust to show your reaction.
Sign 'food' and 'taste', followed by 'gross'. Make sure your face reflects how unappetizing you find the food.
You can use the sign for 'gross' on its own as an exclamation. Exaggerate your disgusted facial expression to emphasize the 'ew' feeling.
Point to the bug (or sign 'bug'), and then sign 'gross' while using a strong facial expression of disgust to show your reaction.
Sign 'food' and 'taste', followed by 'gross'. Make sure your face reflects how unappetizing you find the food.
You can use the sign for 'gross' on its own as an exclamation. Exaggerate your disgusted facial expression to emphasize the 'ew' feeling.
Yes! In ASL, facial expressions act like your tone of voice. Without a disgusted look, the sign 'gross' loses its impact and might even be confused with other signs.
While both signs involve a circular motion on the chest, 'please' uses a flat, open handshape and a polite, pleasant facial expression. 'Gross' uses a clawed handshape and a disgusted facial expression.
'Gross' is typically a one-handed sign performed with your dominant hand. Using two hands isn't standard and might look confusing to fluent signers.
